Senior Client Director

Job Description:

dentsu is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy through five global leadership brands; Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Carat is the world's first media agency and privileged to work with some of the most storied and innovative brands in the world. Most recently named a leader amongst global media agencies by Forrester, Carat is consistently ranked the #1 media agency in the world. With over 12,000 experts in over 100 countries Carat delivers an unparalleled capability to unlock real human understanding and connect people and brands through powerful and engaging media experiences.

We are now excited to invite applications for the role of Senior Client Director with our brilliant Melbourne team. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful business outcomes, and grow client revenue and engagement applying excellent process fundamentals and Project Management methodologies.

The role:

As the Senior Client Director you will be managing the day-to-day senior client relationship and the overall team performance. It is a role that requires an expert level of understanding of the media industry and a comprehensive understanding of our client's industry and business.

Core responsibilities:

• Effectively lead a key client account, while positioning yourself as a trusted advisor by fostering strong and influential relationships.
• Accountable for the overall client relationship, operations and deliverables.
• Working closely with the Strategy & Investment teams to deliver insightful, innovative and excecutionable media campaigns.
• Lead media planning, ensuring alignment with strategic direction and core media ideas, while ensuring full integration across digital and traditional channels.
• Responsible for the connectivity, consistency and timely delivery of the components of the response to brief including: Strategy, Channel Planning, Investment and Implementation.
• Identifying opportunities across the broader Dentsu network to deliver integrated projects.
• Ensure delivery of the service proposition to the client and full end to end management of the business

A bit about you:

• Excellent client service and stakeholder engagement skillset – the ability to gain trust and confidence with senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in providing Strategic direction for key/flagship clients
• Strong experience & understanding of Full-Funnel Channel Planning
• Proven ability to cultivate collaboration and engagement quickly, to enable the team and support them
• Ability to work under pressure and in an agile environment
• Strong financial acumen, negotiation and influencing skills

What's in it for you:

• Real flexibility to work when and where you feel most productive with our 'Be the Best You' policy which includes a $250 contribution to your home office set up
• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change
• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service & 3 company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way
• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

We are seeking a Senior Client Director with expert ability in delivering media outcomes, who has proven success in the leadership of a large client and can actively collaborate across broader dentsu engagements – passionate about media planning and buying, and skilled in navigating sponsorships & large media deals.

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

Location:

Melbourne - 510 Church Street

Brand:

Carat

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent